Utilizing NFC to secure identification

He Near Field Communication(NFC) protocol was standardized by the International Organization for Standards in 2003. As a result the use of NFC as a communication conduit has grown, is popular with several applications and becoming the standard in many cases. However, the protocol for NFC does not include security measures and can result in data being compromised. Consequently, different methods of securing NFC data have been developed when applied to door security, and payment transaction systems. This paper focuses on assessment of NFC security methods of passive “smart” chip cards and will include pros/cons for each, as well as a best practices suggestion.